Cine Papis

This week the papis head to Humboldt Park for Nothing Like The Holidays (2008) starring Freddy Rodríguez, John Leguizamo, and Debra Messing. The messy, cozy Christmas dramedy about the Rodriguez clan trying to survive what might be their last Navidad together. We get into Jesse's return from Iraq and his survivor's guilt, Mauricio rolling in from New York with his wife Sarah, Roxanna coming home f...

This week the Papis dive into Leon Ichaso's El Cantante , the gritty biopic about salsa legend Héctor Lavoe, with our featured guest Samantha Santos (@MakeMeLaughSam). We get into Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez's performances, how the film captures (and sometimes fumbles) Nuyorican life, and why this often feels more like a Puchi movie than a Héctor Lavoe movie. From our favorite musical numbers...

This week the Papis dive into Guillermo del Toro's 2025 reimagining of Frankenstein , starring Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as The Creature. We break down del Toro's emotional spin on the story, especially the complicated bond between The Creature and Elizabeth — a relationship that adds layers of longing, protectiveness, and tragic connection. The Papis also get into th...

Catch us LIVE with the Havana Club on November 10th, 7pm at The Second City in BK: https://www.secondcity.com/shows/new-york/havana-club-nyc This week the papis dive into the 2006 Jack Black cult classic Nacho Libre — a movie that's equal parts ridiculous, heartfelt, and deeply quotable. Based on the true story of a Mexican priest who secretly became a luchador to raise money for an orphanage, thi...

Catch us LIVE with the Havana Club on November 10th, 7pm at The Second City in BK: https://www.secondcity.com/shows/new-york/havana-club-nyc This week on Cine Papis, we unsheathe our swords y nos ponemos bien románticos in the world of The Mask of Zorro , the swashbuckling 1998 classic starring Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and the legend himself, Sir Anthony Hopkins. We dive into the le...

This week, the Papis dive into the chilling world of The Curse of La Llorona , the 2019 entry in the Conjuring Universe that brings one of Latin America's most feared legends to life. Juan Bago, Eddin, & Jaime unpack how the film reimagines the classic ghost story, the performances of Linda Cardellini and Raymond Cruz, and how much (or how little) Latin culture actually shows up on screen. From cr...

This week on Cine Papis, we dive into Linda Mendoza's early 2000s cult classic Chasing Papi , a rare Latina-directed studio rom-com that brings together Roselyn Sánchez, Sofía Vergara, and Jaci Velasquez in a colorful, chaotic love triangle that feels like a telenovela crashed into a music video. We break down the film's campy charm, its unapologetically Latina aesthetic, and how each woman repres...

This week, the Papis dive into Alfonso Cuarón's coming-of-age masterpiece Y Tu Mamá También . The papis talk desire, class, road trips, and that messy, beautiful line between friendship and identity. From horny teenage chaos to quiet political commentary hiding in the background of every scene, we unpack how this film hits just as hard emotionally as it does culturally. Watch it on Youtube: Youtub...

This week the Papis dive into Pixar's Coco — a beautiful celebration of family, memory, and the Mexican spirit. The guys reflect on the movie's emotional themes of honoring our loved ones who've passed, the grandparents who shaped us, and the legends we've looked up to. They also explore the magical world of alebrijes, the film's authenticity in representing Mexican culture, and why Coco resonates...

This week the Papis dive into the Edward James Olmos classic Stand and Deliver, the inspiring story of Jaime Escalante and his mission to uplift East L.A. students through the power of math. Eddin, Juan Bago, and Jaime reflect on their own childhood idols, the struggles of school life, and the impact of having teachers who shaped (or scarred) them. Hosted by Juan Bago, Eddin Martinez, And Jaime Fe...

This week the Cine Papis break down the Netflix documentary Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado . The Papis dig into how Walter first made his way onto television and became a household name, the mystery and controversy around his sexuality and flamboyant, feminine style, and the way those tropes shaped how people saw him. They also touch on why Latinos love horoscopes, the tough legal...

On the first official episode of the Cine Papis podcast, Eddin, Juan Bago, and Jaime dive deep into Brian De Palma's Scarface (1983), starring Al Pacino as the unforgettable Tony Montana. The trio break down the film's enduring themes of machismo, the Cuban immigrant experience in 1980s Miami, and the intoxicating—but dangerous—appeal of rags-to-riches stories. Along the way, they explore how Tony...

The official teaser trailer of the Cine Papis Podcast, hosted by Eddin Martinez, Juan Bago, and Jaime Fernandez, is where three film enthusiasts come together through their shared love of cinema, production, and movie theatre popcorn. Each week, the Papis spotlight a movie that highlights Latino and Hispanic talent—whether it's actors, writers, or directors—and dive deep into its history, storylin...